CHUCK O’BRIEN, JR.

**** ******* ** | Lolo Montana 59847

406-***-**** | o5hfjc@r.postjobfree.com

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Top-performing, highly-motivated, and results-oriented management-professional with many years of progressive experience and a very strong track record of demonstrable success in construction management, operations management, maintenance management, and retail management. Honest, dependable, and dedicated self-starter with a history of leading a wide range of commercial-construction projects to completion safely, on time, and within budget, while maintaining the highest level of quality. Hands-on, natural leader who leads by example with a tireless work ethic, superior organizational skills, and exceptional attention to detail; and possesses proven team-building, employee-development, and staff-coaching abilities. Innovative strategic thinker adept at managing multiple projects/tasks simultaneously while meeting all deadlines and budget constraints. Positive, energetic, and friendly team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to easily interact and build strong professional relationships/rapport with individuals at all levels. Consummate professional with a “can-do” attitude and driven to far exceed expectations.

- CORE COMPETENCIES -

Operations Management | Construction Management | Project Management | Maintenance | Business Development

Project Expediting | Negotiations | Client/Vendor Relations | Quality Control | Problem Solving | Presentations

Work Flow Prioritization | AutoCAD I & II | Tool Accounting | Cost Control | Total Quality Management

- PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE -

TOWN PUMP, INC., Butte, Montana 10/07 – 1/10

Construction and Development Manager

Directed and oversaw all aspects of the development and construction of commercial buildings, including convenience stores, casinos, car washes, and motels. Ensured compliance with all building codes according to 2006 ICC international code set, and liaised with the Montana Department of Transportation and Department of Environmental Quality, as well as local utility companies and municipalities throughout Montana. Managed bid process, ensured scope of work matched contract terms, analyzed blueprints and specifications, and maintained project documentation/records. Estimated building materials and labor costs. Prepared budgets, contracts, purchase orders, and schedules. Identified and qualified subcontractors and vendors. Provided comparison/material analysis. Reconciled disputes between owners and contractors.

Worked directly with architectural and engineering team in both the design phase and build phase of all projects

Attended city council meetings and secured all necessary permits for all construction and remodeling projects

Handled all aspects of construction administration for projects, utilizing AIA methods of project management

Utilized AutoCAD software extensively, including preparing own drawings for submission to engineers

MANGIERI COMPANIES INC., Peoria, Illinois 4/02 – 9/07

Construction Superintendent

Supervised all on-site construction and land development for various commercial construction projects, including medical, retail, and educational facilities. Scheduled subcontractors, procured materials, obtained permits, ensured scope of work matched contract terms, analyzed blueprints and specifications, and maintained project documentation/records.

Resolved problems on job site daily and inspected work to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications

Oversaw landscape architecture, managed site cleanup, prepared punch lists, and delivered certificates of occupancy

SUPREME RADIO COMMUNICATIONS, Peoria, Illinois 4/00 – 10/02

Operations Manager

Directed all daily operations, including sales, marketing, service, and HR operations, and held full P & L accountability for this four-store, two-way-radio-communications business. Hired and terminated personnel. Negotiated with suppliers.

Significantly improved logistics flow by creating and implementing inventory-control and ordering procedures

Promoted from district manager to operations manager due to exceptional performance and process improvements

CHUCK O’BRIEN, JR. | Resume Page 2 | 406-***-**** | o5hfjc@r.postjobfree.com

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AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL, Waterloo, Iowa 5/89 – 12/00

District Manager

Managed territory of seven retail stores selling welding, safety, and industrial supplies. Directed outside sales team consisting of nine members, in addition to supervising 88 professional, administrative, clerical, and technical personnel. Oversaw sales, safety, expenses, inventory control, accounts receivable, distribution, and asset utilization at all branches.

Consolidated all distribution to one shipping location and significantly improved inventory-control levels

Served on company’s five-year-strategic-planning committee, and oversaw fiscal-sales plans for all branches

Spearheaded implementation of total-quality-management practices in region, and led TQM-training efforts

Promoted from branch manager to purchasing-and-inventory-control manager, and finally to district manager

Accurately forecast market conditions to achieve a consistent same-store-sales-growth rate of 8% annually

- EDUCATION -

Construction Management, Blueprint Reading, and Building Construction Draft Certifications – Carl Sandburg College

- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT -

Gordon Graham’s Distribution Management and Distribution Survival Basic Management I & II

Complete Cousre on Facilities Management Solution Selling I & II

Lessons in Leadership by Tom Peters and Ron Blanchard Task Force Training

Dale Carnegie Leadership Training for Managers Continuous Improvement

Success in Meeting Presentations Certification – AMA MDEQ Asbestos Handling Requirements

Texas A&M Total Quality Management (80 hours) Human Resources Certification – AMA

Effective Team Building Certification – AMA OSHA Requirements

- MILITARY -

Served in the U.S. Navy as a hull-maintenance technician. Nominated three times and selected once as engineering department “Man of the Month” for design of maintenance programs for fire-fighting mechanical systems. Served three campaigns in Vietnam as a firefighter and member of flying squad on aircraft carrier USS Constellation. Received Three Star Vietnam service medal, as well as the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and a Meritorious Unit Commendation.

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